Pie & pastry

Bend, OR is one of the most popular play destinations in the Pacific Northwest. It's about a 6+ hour drive from Seattle, and 3+ hours from Portland. I'm fortunate to be able to visit 2-3 times a year. Depending on the season and circumstances, my go-to activities include road cycling, mountain biking, trail running, hiking, peak bagging, area skiing, and cross-country skiing. … [Read more...] about Bend Gravel Cycling June 2019

Walla Walla is highly regarded for its sweet onions, wine and food, and for being a top-tier cycling destination.
Although I've lived in the Pacific Northwest since 1994, I'm embarrassed to admit I rarely venture east of the Cascade Crest. Given the great cycling in the places I've lived during that time--Bellingham, Eugene, and Seattle--I've been lazy about exploring … [Read more...] about Destination: Walla Walla

Some of the best bike rides include a stop for coffee and baked goods, ideally with a couple of buddies.
In 2010, several Randonneurs formalized the linkage between cycling, coffee, and pastries into an annual Coffeeneuring Challenge. Coffeeneuring was conceived by Seattle Randonneur Joe Platzner (who also briefly served as a Cascade Bicycle Club interim Executive … [Read more...] about Coffeeneuring 2017: Riding for Coffee and Baked Goods

A fun and easy way to get people involved in your rides (be they mountain or road) is to come up with a theme. A theme adds an element of fun, helps to build relationships, and can take the pressure off of riders who are worried about keeping up with faster, more competitive cyclists.
Since cyclists generally love to eat and drink, starting, stopping at, or ending your … [Read more...] about Involve Your Friends in a Themed Ride

Highway 20, the North Cascades Highway, opened for the season Thursday May 8. As the date approached, cycling friends were buzzing with anticipation about the first good opportunity to do the 100-mile out and back across Rainy and Washington Passes to Mazama.
High Performance Cycling teammates initially targeted Sunday May 11, but the weather forecast was unfavorable, … [Read more...] about Cycling Hwy 20: First Tracks 2014

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